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Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 8, 2021

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By Scott Rasmussen

The Number of the Day columns published on Ballotpedia reflect the views of the author.

October 8, 2021: Fifty-eight percent (58%) of voters believe that the federal government today is a threat to the freedom and liberty of individual Americans. A Scott Rasmussen national survey found that 24% disagree and 19% are not sure.[1]

Seventy-four percent (74%) of Republicans see the federal government as a threat to freedom and liberty, so do 54% of independent voters and 46% of Democrats.[1]

Seventy-one percent (71%) of Hispanic voters see the government as a threat to freedom and liberty. In response to the proposed federal vaccine mandate, 60% of Hispanic voters know someone who will get vaccinated against their will because they don't want to lose their job.[1][2]

Sixty-one percent (61%) of white voters see the federal government as a threat to freedom and liberty, so do 40% of Black voters.[1]

Among voters who prefer policies like those of former President Trump (R), 78% see the federal government as a threat.[1]



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